Disability Assessor

Scienceabode; Bishop Auckland; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - GBP 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable healthcare organization in Bishop Auckland is seeking a Disability Assessor to evaluate clients' disabilities and prepare reports for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). The role offers a salary starting at £37,800 per year with various working patterns (full-time/part-time). Ideal candidates should be NMC or HCPC registered with at least one year of post-registration experience. Benefits include a company pension, medical insurance, and home working flexibility.

Benefits

Company pension

Private medical insurance

Work from home

Qualifications

• 1 year or more broad post-registration experience required.
• Comfortable working with a diverse range of conditions, including mental health.

Responsibilities

• Carry out 3 to 4 client assessments per day.
• Produce factual reports to help DWP determine eligibility for benefits.
• Conduct assessments via telephone, video, or face-to-face.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Competent IT and computer skills

Proactive and keen to learn

Education

NMC registered nurse (RGN, RMN or RNLD) or HCPC qualified Physiotherapist, Paramedic or Occupational Therapist

Job description

NMC and HCPC professionals eligible to apply.

What is on offer as a Disability Assessor?

• Excellent starting salary at £37,800pa
• Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm working hours
• Full time and part time available (3, 4 or 5 days per week available)
• Bishop Auckland based when working on-site
• 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays + the ability to buy or sell 5 more days + pension
• Hybrid/home working available
• NMC or HCPC fees paid for and CPD revalidation support provided

What does the Disability Assessor role involve?

The Disability Assessor role will involve you carrying out 3 to 4 client assessments per day. A typical day will see you carry out telephone, video or face-to-face assessments to understand how a person's disability or health condition affects their daily life. You’ll listen to their experiences, ask questions and use your insights to produce a factual report to help the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) determine their eligibility for benefits. That's the good news; the DWP make the final decision, you don't. Your role is to gather information and produce the report.

This is an exceptional opportunity to work with a well-established, people focussed organisation. You'll receive outstanding training and support to ensure you are the best you can be in your new Disability Assessor role!

What we look for;

• An NMC registered nurse (RGN, RMN or RNLD) or HCPC qualified Physiotherapist, Paramedic or Occupational Therapist with 1 year’s or more broad post-registration experience
• Someone who’s proactive and keen to learn
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Competent IT and computer skills
• Comfortable working with a diverse range of conditions, including mental health

Please click “apply” if you are open to hearing more!

Disability Assessor 1

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From £37,800.00 per year

Expected hours: 22.5 – 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Private medical insurance
• Work from home

£37800/annum

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